Health Intervention for Young Children with or at Risk for Disabilities
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Care Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2025 | Viewed by 6252
Special Issue Editor
Interests: paediatrics; child health; population health; health systems; equity; implementation science; inclusion health; childhood disability; neurodiversity; global health; newborn care
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to this Special Issue of IJERPH dedicated to the topic of “Health Interventions for Young Children with or at Risk for Disabilities”. Early childhood is a critical period for development, laying the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. For children facing disabilities or developmental delays, timely and effective interventions are paramount for optimizing their outcomes and ensuring their full participation in society.
This Special Issue aims to bring together a collection of research articles, reviews, and perspectives from leading experts in the field, exploring a range of innovative interventions aimed at promoting the health and development of young children with disabilities or at risk for disabilities. From early screening and diagnosis to evidence-based interventions and family-centered care approaches, the articles within this issue delve into various aspects of health intervention strategies tailored to the unique needs of this population.
Through rigorous scientific inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration, the contributors to this Special Issue aim to advance our understanding of effective health interventions for young children with disabilities, ultimately striving to enhance equity and the quality of life for these children and their families. We hope that the insights presented in this Special Issue will inform policy, practice, and future research directions, fostering positive change and improving outcomes for vulnerable children worldwide.
Prof. Dr. Michelle Heys
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- children and young people
- disability
- health systems
- intervention development
- implementation science
- equity
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